Exploring a virtual environment by walking in place using the Microsoft Kinect

Zheng, Ye; McCaleb, Matthew; Strachan, Courtney; Williams, Betsy

doi:10.1145/2338676.2338713

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“…The technique is commonly use for walking around virtual environments, as the proprioceptive information from the body movements makes the user feel more immersed in it. This technique has been used extensively in the Virtual Reality (VR) community and implemented in a wide variety of ways, including sensing in the head-mounted display [Slater et al 1995], the Wii Balance Board [Williams et al 2011] and the Kinect depth camera [Zheng et al 2012]. Because this technique is often used for VR locomotion, controlling speed and direction is critical.…”

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The Feet in Human--Computer Interaction

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Foot-operated computer interfaces have been studied since the inception of Human-Computer Interaction. Thanks to the miniaturisation and decreasing cost of sensing technology, there is an increasing interest exploring this alternative input modality, but no comprehensive overview of its research landscape. In this survey, we review the literature on interfaces operated by the lower limbs. We investigate the characteristics of users and how they affect the design of such interfaces. Next, we describe and analyse foot-based research prototypes and commercial systems in how they capture input and provide feedback. We then analyse the interactions between users and systems from the perspective of the actions performed in these interactions. Finally, we discuss our findings and use them to identify open questions and directions for future research.

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The Feet in Human--Computer Interaction

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“…Numerous examples can be found in walking-inplace metaphors making use of sensors of different type as in [Templeman et al, 1999] and [Feasel et al, 2008]. Efforts have focused recently on the use of low-cost interaction devices to detect gait, like the Microsoft Kinect [Zheng et al, 2012] or the Wii Balance Board [Williams et al, 2011].…”

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Navigating immersive virtual environments through a foot controller

Carrozzino

Avveduto

Tecchia

et al. 2014

Proceedings of the 20th ACM Symposium on Virtual Reality Software and Technology

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This paper introduces our ongoing work on the Foot Controller Device as an interface for navigation in Immersive Virtual Environments. The Foot Controller is a special, arduino-based control mat equipped with an array of pressure sensors and able to function as a touch surface for feet. What makes it special is that sensor cells can be accessed individually, allowing for a sophisticate control algorithms based on pressure distribution. The low-level software provides a set of recognition features which can be used to implement intuitive navigation metaphors. In this paper we introduce the device and its operating modes, present its use as a navigation interface, and discuss the results of a preliminary pilot user study aimed to evaluate its usability.

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Stepping-Driven Locomotion Interfaces

Whitton

Peck

2013

Human Walking in Virtual Environments

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Exploring a virtual environment by walking in place using the Microsoft Kinect

Cited by 11 publications

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The Feet in Human--Computer Interaction

The Feet in Human--Computer Interaction

Navigating immersive virtual environments through a foot controller

Stepping-Driven Locomotion Interfaces

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